Pat Thorman on Lamar Jackson

The NFL played from under center on 38% of their opening two drives in 2025. So far this preseason: 47% Super small sample, but matches a lot of the coach speak we have heard from teams this offseason. Under center play isn't new. It used to be the norm. Interestingly, it hasn't been more efficient for the passing game. 2023-2025 on 1st & 10 in neutral scripts (game within 3 points): Shotgun: +0.09 EPA Under Center: +0.09 EPA If we isolate to between the 20 yard lines: Shotgun: +0.11 EPA Unde...